Justice Department and FBI records reviewed as part of the latest Epstein-related disclosures contain dozens of tips and allegations referencing President Donald Trump and other prominent figures, many of which were deemed not credible by investigators.
A Newsweek review of the documents shows that Trump is mentioned more than 80 times in what the DOJ said was its final release related to its obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
When reached for comment, the White House referred Newsweek to the DOJ press release which states, “This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act. Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
The documents, drawn largely from FBI National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) tips, include allegations of sexual assault, sex trafficking, coerced sexual acts involving minors, and organized sex parties tied to Epstein and his associates spanning from the 1980s through the mid-2000s. No charges resulted from the tips described, and the records repeatedly note instances where complainants could not be contacted, failed to corroborate claims, or were assessed by agents as not credible.
One entry describes a tip reporting that an underage girl was allegedly forced to perform a sex act with Trump about 35 years ago in New Jersey. The document states the girl was said to be about 13 or 14 at the time and that federal authorities forwarded the lead to the FBI’s Washington office for follow‑up. The records do not indicate whether investigators were able to substantiate the account or interview the alleged victim.
Other entries outline allegations that investigators said they could not corroborate or deemed not credible, including a claim from a woman who alleged she witnessed a sex‑trafficking operation at a Trump golf course in California in the mid‑1990s. Additional tips describe allegations of sexual abuse involving Trump dating back to the 1980s, including claims investigators said they were unable to pursue after failing to contact the complainants.
Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not been charged or accused by prosecutors in connection with the billionaire’s crimes.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday morning that it is not making any attempts to protect President Trump as the department works through and continues releasing the roughly 3 million files related to the Epstein investigations.
The records also include complaints naming additional public figures. Some tips allege the existence of videos depicting sexual activity involving powerful men, while others alleged murders, disappearances, or threats meant to silence victims. In multiple cases, agents wrote that the information contained “no probative value,” involved apparent delusions, or lacked supporting evidence.
The documents do not indicate that the allegations against Trump or other named individuals were substantiated or resulted in criminal charges. The FBI notes that NTOC tips are often unverified and are recorded for assessment rather than as findings of fact.
Several entries involve callers reporting abuse of friends or third parties rather than firsthand accounts. Others describe alleged assaults at Epstein’s New York and Florida residences, at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, at Mar-a-Lago, and at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
In several entries, investigators documented follow-up efforts such as attempted interviews, voicemail messages, or referrals to other FBI field offices. Many tips resulted in no further action due to lack of corroboration, inability to locate alleged victims, or credibility concerns.
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